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St. Francis of Assisi (Version 2)

St. Francis of Assisi (Version 2)

By: G. K. Chesterton
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 Saint Francis of Assisi grew up in a wealthy family and his early life was characterized by splendor, riches and a lavish lifestyle. During an illness, he supposedly had a vision, after which he became disillusioned with his lifestyle and began giving everything away to beggars. His conversion was gradual, but after a pilgrimage to Rome, he supposedly hid in a cave to avoid his father's anger and then began to live a life of poverty and contrition. He is forever associated with simplicity and nature. - Summary by Lynne ThompsonCopyright Autobiographies Genre Art Biological Sciences Literary History & Criticism Science
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  • St Francis of Assisi Version 2 - G K Chesterton

    St Francis of Assisi Version 2 - G K Chesterton
    May 6 2026
    Saint Francis of Assisi grew up in a wealthy family and his early life was characterized by splendor, riches and a lavish lifestyle. During an illness, he supposedly had a vision, after which he became disillusioned with his lifestyle and began giving everything away to beggars. His conversion was gradual, but after a pilgrimage to Rome, he supposedly hid in a cave to avoid his father's anger and then began to live a life of poverty and contrition. He is forever associated with simplicity and nature. - Summary by Lynne Thompson
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    4 hrs and 46 mins
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